Broward Health Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Deerfield Beach, FL(Virginia Beach, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#118
Specialty Rank
$59,847
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#118
Ophthalmology Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401100186
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 41
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Broward Health Ophthalmology Residency Program is a newly ACGME accredited 4-year ophthalmology surgical training program that includes an integrated internship year. The Broward Health Ophthalmology Program aims to educate physicians with the knowledge to excel in the practice of clinical ophthalmology and the skills to excel in the performance of ophthalmic surgery. We provide clinical training in diverse patient populations across multiple hospitals and clinical settings.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,847
PGY-1
$62,127
PGY-2
$64,451
PGY-3
$66,158
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $394K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 456K
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.39
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
61°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
12.87
Gas (per gallon)
$3.76
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401100186
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 41
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shailesh Kumar Gupta
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 9/7/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/7/2026 - 12/5/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Broward Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Broward Health
- Contact Person:
- Norvil Lindsay
- Contact Email:
- Nlindsay@browardhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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